H-F High School Artists Awarded College Classes for Art Work

High School art students in the Prairie State College district are showing off their talents now though April 11 at the college's High School Juried Art Exhibit. The exhibit, located at The Christopher Art Gallery, features 55 pieces of art from students across the college's district. Of the 55 pieces, eight received 'best of' awards, while 13 others were named merit award winners.

Each of the 21winners received a free college class at Prairie State.

“We applaud those who received these special honors, and all students whose work is part of this exhibition,” said Lou Shields on the exhibit's website. “These students represent an outstanding example of the talent being developed in the high schools in this district, and we are proud to showcase these artistic endeavors.”

Of the award winners, seven are students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, four from Marian Catholic High School, two from Bloom High School and one from Bloom Trail High School. For a complete list of award winners, see below.

'Best Of' Awards

• Best in Show: Stacey Briscoe, #29, Rich East
• Best Graphic Design: Raven Brown, #1, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Best Electronic Media: Justin McDowell, #2, Rich East
• Best Sculpture: Zachary Larks, #18, Homewood Flossmoor
• Best Painting: Brandon McCann, #26, Marian Catholic 
• Best Drawing: Marly Borham, #25, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Best Mixed Media: Geneve Lewis, #31, Bloom
• Best Photo: Daniel Stewart, #55, Rich East

Merit Awards

• Joe Gutierrez, #9, Bloom
• Alisa Mayfield, #16, Marian Catholic
• Katherine Kuester, #33, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Julian Graham, #24, Rich East
• Mia Guzynski, #27, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Samantha Phillippe, #28, Beecher
• Zim Rivas, #32, Beecher
• Olivia Sciford, #36, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Jenifer Nesbitt, #37, Marian Catholic
• Kelly Pompea, #43, Bloom Trail
• Tiffany Montgomery, #48, Rich Central
• Sarah Armstrong, #49, Homewood-Flossmoor
• Casey Cusimara, #50, Marian Catholic